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Karina Benavides-Zepeda Missing Person Case

Last seen in McAllen, Texas on Feb 25, 2012

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Victim Details

Jun 23, 2022

Sep 11, 2023

Karina

Benavides-Zepeda

44

30

62 inches

65 inches

105 lbs

115 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Female

Feb 25, 2012

McAllen

Texas

Hidalgo County

Unknown

116738

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office

Edinburg

Texas

Hidalgo County

78541

Glen Mendoza

Director Texas Transnational Intelligence Center

711 El Cibolo Road, Texas

9563838114

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.hidalgocounty.us/209/Sheriff

22-29715

Jun 23, 2022

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office

4893

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 16, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP92560)
Karina Benavides-Zepeda, 30 years old, was last seen on February 25, 2012, in McAllen, Texas. Despite her case being included in national missing persons databases, little information has emerged about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance. Law enforcement agencies and missing persons organizations continue to seek leads and urge anyone with relevant information to come forward.

Karina's disappearance remains an unsolved mystery, with efforts ongoing to locate her. As with many long-term missing cases, the passage of time adds complexity to the investigation, but authorities remain hopeful that new details or witnesses might eventually shed light on her case.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the appropriate local authorities or the Texas Department of Public Safety's Missing Persons Clearinghouse.
Last Seen: Feb 25, 2012

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Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

81%Moderate
Jane Doe — Yturria, Texas
UP100177 • Found Jan 14, 2014
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%38 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"–5'5"
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP15468
Jane Doe — Texas
UP15468 • Found Aug 8, 2012
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 21–32 vs 30
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 68%4'11" vs 5'2"–5'5"
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
78%Possible
Jane Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP16660
Jane Doe — Texas
UP16660 • Found Jul 25, 2012
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 30
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%4'11"–5'2" vs 5'2"–5'5"
76%Possible
Unidentified Person — Sullivan City, Texas - unidentified case UP95100
Unidentified Person — Sullivan City, Texas
UP95100 • Found Aug 18, 2022
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Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%21 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"–5'5"
Weight 93%90 lb vs 105–115 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
76%Possible
Jane Doe — McAllen, Texas
UP13724 • Found Apr 7, 2015
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 15–30 vs 30 when missing
Location 100%1 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"–5'5"
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Falfurrias, Texas - unidentified case UP14863
Jane Doe — Falfurrias, Texas
UP14863 • Found Jun 6, 2014
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 25–47 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 83%71 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"–5'5"
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Texas
UP16704 • Found May 21, 2013
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 23–41 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 84%5'0" vs 5'2"–5'5"
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP15859
Jane Doe — Texas
UP15859 • Found Aug 16, 2012
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 30
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 84%5'0" vs 5'2"–5'5"
76%Possible
Jane Doe — Brownsville, Texas
UP12969 • Found Oct 8, 2014
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 30 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 89%50 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"–5'5"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
Jane Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP17877
Jane Doe — Texas
UP17877 • Found Jun 11, 2014
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 21–32 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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